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Gebele Family History

Gebele Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Uebele, Gebel, Gabel, Gesell, Nebel, Gable, Giebel, Abele, Gobel

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Where is the Gebele family from?

You can see how Gebele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gebele families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gebele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gebele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gebele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebele. 50% of Gebele men worked as a Manager and 67% of Gebele women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebele were Laborer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Gebele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Gebele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebele census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Gebele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 638 military records available for the last name Gebele. For the veterans among your Gebele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebele lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gebele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gebele in 1959 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebele ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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